Hi, I am looking to get a skidsteer to do work on my lot in the early spring. I was originally leaning towards an 8000lbs excavator which I rented to try out, the TB235 worked great at digging out the stumps.
But now im looking into a skidsteer with a backhoe attachment as it will do more for me then just dig the footers. The major jobs I will be doing are digging 4 foot footers, backfilling and landscaping. If i had forks I would unload the delivery trucks.
When Im done the work on the lot I will mostly do some snow removal, until I start my next house in a few years. I have operated skidsteers before at work and around my parents house. So im asking what size machine and how hard is it to find the right backhoe to fit them.
I would llike to spend $15000 for both the skidsteer and backhoe attachment. Just to show you guys whats around me with a few hours drive.
http://newbrunswick.kijiji.ca/c-car...eavy-equipment-Bob-cat-943-W0QQAdIdZ247019295
http://novascotia.kijiji.ca/c-cars-...-with-snow-plow-and-bucket-W0QQAdIdZ249225336
The local bobcat dealer which is 2 1/2 hours away has a 811 backhoe for $7500 which has about 50hours.
But now im looking into a skidsteer with a backhoe attachment as it will do more for me then just dig the footers. The major jobs I will be doing are digging 4 foot footers, backfilling and landscaping. If i had forks I would unload the delivery trucks.
When Im done the work on the lot I will mostly do some snow removal, until I start my next house in a few years. I have operated skidsteers before at work and around my parents house. So im asking what size machine and how hard is it to find the right backhoe to fit them.
I would llike to spend $15000 for both the skidsteer and backhoe attachment. Just to show you guys whats around me with a few hours drive.
http://newbrunswick.kijiji.ca/c-car...eavy-equipment-Bob-cat-943-W0QQAdIdZ247019295
http://novascotia.kijiji.ca/c-cars-...-with-snow-plow-and-bucket-W0QQAdIdZ249225336
The local bobcat dealer which is 2 1/2 hours away has a 811 backhoe for $7500 which has about 50hours.